Each day, information evolves about Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19). At the City, we want our citizens and visitors to know that we are working to reduce the spread of this disease in our community, continue to provide critical City services, and address impacts of closures of schools, business and events. For the most recent and local data on cases and outcomes, visit SRHD.org/covid19.

Track information on this county risk assessment interactive dashboard for cases, hospitalizations and deaths for people who have had a positive molecular test for COVID -19.

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Monday, August 3, 2020

Spokane Public Schools will begin the 2020-21 school year in a real-time distance learning model. This decision comes after Spokane Regional Health District recommended starting the year in remote learning for all students, citing the rising COVID-19 case rate in Spokane County.

There are still six days left to apply for the OPENTogether Small Business and Non-Profit Grant Program. Language services are available.

It’s 2 o’clock Wednesday on a block in downtown and there is a hand-truck of product being rolled into a store, a commuter waiting for a bus, a car parallel parking at a restaurant for a Grubhub order pick-up. Cities across the country face the same challenge – how to manage limited downtown curb space with the competing needs of different users. This is referred to as “curb management.” Find out more on the City's website.

Did you know there are several benefits to using the Passport parking app?

Until your job involves chasing a rolling oven down the street, it’s hard to appreciate what it’s like to work with asphalt. Street crews are scheduled to complete grind and overlay work on 15 lane miles of streets. On hot days, the grueling work is even more challenging. Watch for City street crews all summer and fall working on road projects as the City looks to stimulate the local economy by hiring private contractors to perform additional street improvements.

As part of the the City's Restaurant and Retail Expansion Program, the Development Services Center is activating a provisional permit program for local restaurants and retailers in order to increase their footprint as quickly as possible. The process now includes coordinating with other departments for a combined on-site inspection. The application would then continue to be processed, which includes the 10-day public comment period following the normal permit process with a “standard” permit being issued at the end of the process. The “provisional permit” may be subject to conditions and those conditions could change based on the review of the application and any public comment that is received. Visit the City's website for more information.

This week, the City of Spokane Street Department began work on a project to repair Wall Street between Garland and Wellesley avenues. The work will cause backups and delays, so motorists are asked to detour to Monroe or Division streets during the two-week project.

The Bicycle Advisory Board is currently accepting applications for two vacancies. One position shall be an at-large seat and the other shall be filled by a youth representative (under age 18). Positions will remain open until filled. Apply today!

There is still approximately 28 percent of people who have not been counted in the 2020 Census. You may get a visitor at your door, to follow up if you are one of them. Here's what to expect.

Check out "How to be an author with local poet Kenn Nesbitt." You can do it!

Check out these amazing photos from Sewell Scenics Photography of Manito Park! Talk about bright!

Through the generosity of over 500 donors, a community relief fund for utilities is available. Those who need utility assistance can contact SNAP at (509) 456-SNAP to request support.

While the matching funds have been exhausted, donations for this effort are always appreciated.

Call 311 (509-755-2489 outside of city limits)

Contact 24/7: Frontier Crisis Line (509) 838-4428

Contact or Walk-In: Inland Northwest Behavioral Health (509) 992-1888

CHAS Health: (509) 444-8200

Excelsior Wellness Center: (509) 559-3100

Help for children, adults and families is available via telehealth.

Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255

Lutheran Community Services: (509) 747-8224

Intensive Behavioral Health, Victim Advocacy and Foster Care, are available.

#OrderUpSpokane with 10-minute parking zones near restaurants in the City core allows citizens and delivery drivers to efficiently pick up to-go orders. Check out these lists of restaurants you can support.